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Beauvillier's Lone Goal Seals Capitals' Victory Over Rangers
13 Oct
Summary
- Anthony Beauvillier scores only goal for Capitals
- Charlie Lindgren records 35-save shutout in first start
- Ovechkin's 728th career assist in milestone game
On October 13th, 2025, the Washington Capitals secured a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers in a tight defensive battle. Anthony Beauvillier scored the lone goal of the game, tipping in a shot by Alex Ovechkin with 6:13 remaining in the second period. Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren was the star of the night, stopping all 35 shots he faced to record his 10th career shutout.
The win marked the second consecutive victory for the Capitals, who had defeated the Islanders 4-2 the previous night. For Beauvillier, the goal was his first of the season as he continues to play for his sixth NHL team. Ovechkin, who is just six games shy of becoming the eighth player to play 1,500 games with one franchise, recorded his 728th career assist in the milestone game.
The Rangers, who were missing key players Vincent Trocheck and Carson Soucy due to injuries, struggled to generate offense against the stifling Capitals defense. Goaltender Jonathan Quick, making his season debut, made 20 saves in the losing effort.
